Senior Network Engineer: Zscaler SD-WAN & Branch Migration

SFE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE is seeking a Network Engineer in Chicago, IL for a full-time role. The engineer will design, deploy, and support network solutions for international business units, partners, and customers.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and operations resources will be essential as you migrate branch sites and optimize the global network infrastructure. The role emphasizes hands-on experience with Zscaler SD-WAN, security architectures, and Cisco-based technologies, while maintaining thorough

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Experience with branch site WAN migrations focusing on Zscaler solutions.
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies, design principles, and practical application of routers, switches, virtualization, load-balancers and security.

Responsibilities

• Migrate branch sites from MPLS to Zscaler SD-WAN as part of global branch transformation.
• Analyze business needs; gather requirements, designs, installs, troubleshoots, and supports technical solutions.
• Participate in regular meetings with customers and IT staff to qualify opportunities and technical solutions.
• Maintain documentation and standards for network configurations and deployments.

Skills

Zscaler SD-WAN

Cisco Wireless

Cisco ISE

Network automation

Cisco Routing/Switching

QoS

Palo Alto Networks firewalls

F5 LTM/GTM

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

SolarWinds

ThousandEyes

Job description

SFE is seeking a Network Engineer in Chicago, IL for a full-time role. The engineer will design, deploy, and support network solutions for international business units, partners, and customers.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and operations resources will be essential as you migrate branch sites and optimize the global network infrastructure. The role emphasizes hands-on experience with Zscaler SD-WAN, security architectures, and Cisco-based technologies, while maintaining thorough